AUTRY AFTER HOURS

Join the Autry on weekday evenings as we open our doors at night! Explore the galleries, grab a drink and a bite to eat and discover the diverse array of emerging and established artists, musicians, poets, writers and more who represent the varied and unique communities in and around Los Angeles. Grab your friends, families, and neighbors to discover Autry After Hours!

Sizzling Summer Nights | Conjunto Oye!

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A joyful crowd dances outdoors in front of a building. A smiling woman with curly hair and a man in a colorful shirt are dancing together in the foreground, surrounded by other people enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Rush Hour Orquesta

Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

People dancing joyfully in an outdoor plaza, with a band playing in the background. The scene is lively, with men and women smiling and enjoying the music on a sunny day.

KCRW Summer Nights with the Autry Museum

Friday, September 4, 2026, 6–10 p.m.

Colorful event poster with "KCRW Summer Nights" in bold letters over a lively crowd dancing under string lights. Text reads: "9/4 Autry Museum, DJ Sets by Trixie Mattel, KCRW’s SiLVA & Ale Cohen.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS -Join te SAG-AFTRA Radio Players for their performances and a special finale!

Thursday, September 10, 2026, 3–4:30 p.m.

Join the SAG-AFTRA Radio Players for their performances and a special finale celebration!

Autry Museum founder Gene Autry’s birthday is September 29. Following the radio presentations.

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A group of people pose indoors near large windows, some standing and some kneeling, many smiling and waving at the camera. Sunlight streams in, and the setting has tiled floors and trees visible outside.

Reforming L.A.: 1926 and 2026

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:30–9 p.m.

A black-and-white photo of a groundbreaking ceremony with people and an American flag, next to a color photo of a tall government building with palm trees in front.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | An Evening with Smiley Bone Jones

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A person wearing a leather jacket with “SMILEY BONE JONES” on the back stands at a city street corner, facing away from the camera. Cars and pedestrians are visible in the urban background.

Author Talk | He Has the People: Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1860

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:30–9 p.m.

Illustration of Abraham Lincoln on a flag background with text: "A gripping look at how Abraham Lincoln got elected the 16th President of the United States.

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors

MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday⁠–⁠Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is closed temporarily until further notice.